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Sheriden
30 Jul 2022
Highly recommend
Absolutely loving the course! It's really pushing me to learn and get out of my comfort zone. It is also...
Caleb Carvell
22 Jul 2022
The Photography Institute really guides…
The Photography Institute really guides u step-by-step through the importance of each step and understanding the fundamentals to ensure a...
Leigh-Ann
07 Jul 2022
My experience with the course has been…
My experience with the course has been great! The fact that you can conplete it at your own pace really...
Lee-Ann Pamela Dreyer
01 Jul 2022
This course has allowed me to dig deep…
This course has allowed me to dig deep and be truly myself. Grateful to my tutor Steven for his honest...
Karien Falconer
29 Jun 2022
Excellent course
I have really enjoyed this course and I have learned so much. My tutor has been amazing and I look...
Holly Eichhoff
23 May 2022
Brilliant!
Brilliant! It's a gentle program that prompts one, making it so that the individual isn't grating through work. Nicely done....
Karien Falconer
13 May 2022
Knowledge, knowledge, knowledge! I must say this has been a real…
I must say this has been a real challenge so far, however the knowledge I have gained is unbelievable. Only...
Debbie Gersbach
03 May 2022
This has been the most interesting…
This has been the most interesting course and I have learned so much. Awesome
Eric Burbidge
28 Apr 2022
Thank you very much
Thank you very much, learning so much. With every module my photography becomes better. I feel like I just want...
Logan Pillay
17 Apr 2022
An Amazing Photography Journey
I'm so glad I enlisted for this course with The Photography Institute. I have always loved photography and this course...
Waldette
08 Apr 2022
Just love it i am enjoying it very…
Just love it i am enjoying it very much. And i live the options of the advanced modules
Nebha Goenee
07 Apr 2022
I am soo grateful to the institute for…
I am soo grateful to the institute for being reliable and always there to help. You are always given the...
Juantelle
04 Apr 2022
Great course
Great course, really learned a lot. This took my photos to the next level.
Charmaine van der Merwe
29 Mar 2022
Professional service
From joining, to quality of work, the speed with what assignments are marked it is all first class. I can...
Zoe van den Berg
16 Mar 2022
I really enjoy it
I really enjoy it - it's very informative and helpful!
This is a cutting edge professional photography course written and directed by some of the best working photographers in their field. The aim of the course is to provide you with the knowledge and skills required for a career as a professional photographer or as a keen hobbyist. This is an up-to-date and comprehensive course covering every aspect of photography.
Read MoreThe Professional Photography Course is delivered online, consisting of 12 comprehensive modules and 12 corresponding assignments. The course is designed to be self-paced. Normally you would expect to be dedicating on average about 4-6 hours per week for 24 weeks. However, many students take up to one year to complete their studies because of family or work commitments.
View Module OutlinesStudents have the opportunity to delve deeper into specific areas of interest in photography by purchasing Advanced Modules. These are similar to short courses and are specially formulated materials to challenge motivated students to achieve more.
View Advanced Module OutlinesThe Photography Institute offers you the most advanced and comprehensive online solution to learning available today. We offer the most thorough home study course in photography using the very latest online learning techniques. Our commitment to providing the highest quality training program has resulted in unique teaching and student support systems, which produce unparalleled results.
Read more about the InstituteWe are accredited and recognised by
Internationally recognised and acclaimed, Steven Vote is a photographer, storyteller, director, twice published author, mentor, fine artist, and filmmaker.
Gary Wallis has been a freelance photographer for over 20 years working mainly in fashion and portraiture.
Internationally respected, George Seper has been photographing food for over 30 years.
Doha, Qatar
This course, along with the fantastic guidance of my tutors, has nurtured such a strong foundation for my photography journey and I cannot recommend it enough.
Read MoreDurban
I will never stop learning, it is part of life, and PI will always be the platform where it all started - a solid foundation and impeccable coaching!
Read MoreLagos State, Nigeria
I started with no knowledge on what photography was and today I am being recognized and nominated in my field. Thank you for nurturing me and providing the opportunity that is defining me.
Read MoreBrakpan
When I enrolled with The Photography Institute, I had little knowledge of the technicality of photography and handling of equipment. All I carried was passion in my heart for photography that’s all, and it was just all over the place.
Read MoreJohannesburg
I truly feel like I have climbed a gigantic mountain that fills my heart with joy. And it all started when I clicked that button to enrol.
Thank you 'The Photography Institute'.
Read MoreKitwe, Zambia
I have enjoyed every minute of working and studying with The Photography Institute and would certainly recommend it to anyone who is thinking of advancing their skills or simply getting into photography.
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